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Jar: meaning, definitions and examples

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jar

 

[ dส’ษ‘หr ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

container

A cylindrical container with a wide mouth and tight lid, typically made of glass or clay, used for storing food or liquids.

Synonyms

container, pot, vessel

Examples of usage

  • She filled the jar with cookies for the party.
  • The jam jar was almost empty.
Context #2 | Noun

measurement

A unit of measurement, equal to approximately 1.1 liters or 2 pints, used for liquids.

Synonyms

measure, quantity, volume

Examples of usage

  • She bought a jar of olive oil at the store.
  • The recipe called for two jars of water.

Translations

Translations of the word "jar" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น jarro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเคฐเคจเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Krug

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ toples

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะณะปะตั‡ะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sล‚oik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็“ถ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bocal

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tarro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kavanoz

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ณ‘

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฌุฑุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dลพbรกn

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ dลพbรกn

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kozarec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ krukka

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑะผั‹ั€ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒ˜แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qษ™fษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tarro

Etymology

The word 'jar' originated from Middle English 'jarre', from Old French 'jarre', possibly from Arabic 'jarrah' meaning 'earthen water vessel'. The use of 'jar' as a unit of measurement dates back to the late 14th century.

See also: jarring.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,844 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.